Description
This savory honey glazed pork belly recipe combines the rich flavors of pork belly with a sweet and tangy honey glaze. Perfect for a special dinner or a holiday feast.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound pork belly
Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Glaze:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons dry sherry
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare the pork belly: Score the skin of the pork belly and season with salt, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Bake: Place the seasoned pork belly in the oven and bake for 1 hour.
- Glaze: In a small bowl, mix honey and sherry to make the glaze.
- Glaze the pork belly: Brush the honey glaze over the pork belly and continue baking for another 30 minutes.
- Serve: Slice the pork belly and serve hot.
Notes
- You can marinate the pork belly with the seasoning overnight for more flavor.
- For a caramelized finish, broil the pork belly for a few minutes after glazing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg